Here’s a summary of upcoming dates and events.
In this webinar, parents/guardians of 11th – 12th graders will learn how to:
- Interpret financial aid terminology and compare offers
- Understand the terms and renewability of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study
- Differentiate between financial aid and financing options
- Appeal for additional assistance based upon special financial circumstances
- Use competing offers to negotiate for increased merit scholarship funding
You want your child to love his or her college years… but what makes a “good fit”? Find out why it’s about more than just academics, and how the right combination of elements is critical to maximizing your child’s education experience.
Get expert advice on how to:
- Pinpoint your child’s interests
- Identify goals and strengths
- Create a college list that meets your child’s needs
If you and your student are looking for scholarships, you might both be overwhelmed. A web search for the word “scholarship” yields nearly 200 million results. How can you figure out how to find scholarships that your child is likely to receive?
We’ll help you streamline the process and learn how to:
- Understand college-based vs. privately funded scholarships
- Develop a college list to maximize scholarship funding
- Identify the best sources of outside scholarships and avoid scams
- Fit scholarships into an overall college finance plan
Applications reflect years of work – help your child craft a winning narrative:
- Find out what colleges are looking for
- Write a winning admissions essay
- Craft an application that gets noticed
You can also schedule an expert guidance session.
Suggested for: Parents/guardians of 9th – 12th graders.
Questions? Call 888-527-3550 or email starrcompanies@getintocollege.com.
Do you want to achieve more in all areas of your life? You can improve your performance, enhance motivation and increase your self-confidence by setting and achieving your goals. This training will increase your pride and satisfaction by:
- Teaching you effective goal setting skills
- Helping you to recognize barriers to goal achievement
- Having you establish appropriate and realistic goals in the context of your life roles
Who you spend time with matters—a lot. The people in your inner circle can lift you up, help you grow, or sometimes hold you back without even realizing it. In this session, we’ll talk about how your relationships affect your mental and emotional health, and how to build a circle that truly supports you. We'll review:
- Why good friendships are so important for your health
- How to spot the difference between helpful and harmful relationships
- Simple ways to strengthen your social connections and feel more supported
This event is an overview designed to help you better understand and feel more confident about the tax filing process. Learn about the basics of tax returns, such as determining your filing status and calculating your taxable income, and more advanced topics like tax deductions and credits. We'll also explore the different types of tax returns, including federal and state returns, and how to file each one.
Mental health in the workplace is top of mind for everyone these days. While our understanding may change, it’s worth starting with the basics. Join us for this training where we will:
- Explore your inspirations and strengths
- Help you find purpose in everyday tasks
- Learn about daily well-being strategies and how to keep moving forward
Do you want to have a healthier diet? This training can help. You will come away with an understanding of the nutritional needs we all have. You’ll also receive information on:
- Ways to maintain healthy and balanced eating habits
- Developing an understanding of the different elements of nutrition
- The purpose of vitamins
- Healthy food choices
The heart is your body's hardest-working muscle. Uncover the risk factors that impact heart health and can lead to heart disease. Explore Mediterranean and plant-based meal plans and consider simple ways to keep your heart strong.
Go beyond diets and calorie counting. Discover how to build sustainable habits and cultivate a positive relationship with your body. Realistic strategies can help you feel balanced, confident and at ease in your own body.
True compassion begins within. Explore what it means to cultivate compassion not just for others, but also for yourself. Focus on essential practices of setting healthy boundaries and releasing what you cannot control.
Tapping into your creativity isn't just for artists! Explore how your personal strengths support "flow" — deepening focus, reducing stress and boosting mood. Whether it's writing, drawing, music or another outlet, bringing creative expressions into your daily life can support your mental well-being.
Learn how nutrition and lifestyle habits can reduce inflammation, enhance overall health, and strengthen immunity. Explore practical strategies to support a healthier lifestyle for well-being.
LIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATION - Staying ahead of your hunger at home, at work, and on the go starts with having healthy snacks on hand. In this live cooking demonstration, we will explore how to create simple, satisfying snacks with long-lasting energy, including a demonstration of four quick and balanced recipes.
Reset your routines and refocus your family's well-being. From sleep and nutrition to managing stress and screen time, learn strategies to help your family stay balanced and start the school year strong.
Learn exercises and movement patterns that mirror your everyday activities to improve strength, balance, and mobility. By practicing real-life movements, you'll enhance your quality of life, prevent injury, and move with greater confidence and ease.
Caregiving can be overwhelming, often leaving little time to care for yourself. Learn practical ways to navigate the demands of multi-generational caregiving — from supporting children to aging family members — and gain tools to strengthen your own health and well-being.
The holidays can bring joy — but also stress, fatigue and schedule overload. Give yourself the gift of self-compassion — adding movement or taking rest. Even lessening the guilt of enjoying food, especially if you have a chronic condition. Apply tips for staying healthy and energized all season long.
Discover the Danish art of hygge — the practice of creating warmth, comfort, and joy in everyday moments, especially during the fall and winter season. Learn to find contentment in slower rhythms and develop mindful habits that foster coziness, support restful sleep, and nurture wellbeing. Give yourself permission to embrace a gentler pace and savor quiet moments without rush.
Stressed about saving for college… and intimidated by this important investment in your child’s future? Join our webinar to get an overview of the college savings landscape and learn how to:
- Choose a college savings plan that meets your needs
- Save in a tax-efficient manner
- Reduce the financial aid impact of college savings
- Set appropriate savings goals
- Identify untapped resources for college savings
Is your high school student unsure about what career to pursue or what to study in college? Do you want to better understand their options? With so many paths available in a time of rapid technological change, it’s important to determine a good fit for your student. In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- What academic and career pathways exist for high school graduates
- What a major involves, how it fits into a bachelor’s degree, and how it may impact a student’s career and graduate school opportunities
- How students can begin to assess their interests, explore fitting options, and determine next steps
- The potential impact of AI on your student’s careers and industries of interest
Dodging squished peas on the floor? Is your child refusing anything but chicken nuggets? We’re here to help. Discover simple, research-backed ways to support your child’s nutrition and ease your frustration.
More and more of us find ourselves caring for our parents or elderly loved ones. Join us to learn some of the basics. Learn how to assess your loved one’s needs. Hear about how to make choices with your loved one. Get tips on when and how to discuss your loved one’s needs as independence skills decline. We’ll help you:
- Evaluate your loved one’s needs
- Find resources for care in the home and community
- Communicate with other family members
- Evaluate your own level of responsibility
- Involve your loved one in decision making
- Learn tips for long-distance caregiving
Did you know that more than half of Americans do not use up all of their paid vacation time? Family obligations, work responsibilities and other concerns get in the way but taking vacations can do wonders for one’s physical & mental wellbeing, creativity and resiliency. Join us for this training and we will:
- Review vacation-related statistics
- Discuss how vacations support physical and mental wellbeing
- Explore vacation obstacles
- Learn about how taking time off helps you to be your best self
- Review vacation activities for your mind and body
Social anxiety is more than just being shy—it can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming. And in the workplace, that can lead to misunderstandings or missed opportunities to connect. In this session, we’ll break down what social anxiety really looks like and how you can be a more supportive teammate. In this training, we will review:
- What social anxiety is and how it shows up
- How to spot the signs in yourself or others
- Easy ways to be more understanding and help people feel comfortable
A multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis raises a lot of questions—about what causes it, how it’s diagnosed, and which treatments are right for you. Join 2nd.MD specialist and neurologist Ulrike W. Kaunzner, MD, PhD, for an informative session on what experts currently understand about MS and the latest treatment options. We’ll also explain the value a second opinion brings for anyone living with MS, whether you’re newly diagnosed or want to confirm you’re still on the best treatment plan.
Long before your child arrives on campus, colleges require a stack of forms, payments, and paperwork tied to their medical, financial, and academic standing. This webinar shares what parents need to know to help smooth the transition to college this fall, including:
- What forms will be required, and why
- When bills will be due—and the consequences of not paying on time
- Why final high school grades still matter
- And more
Suggested for: Rising college freshmen and their parents
The college essay is one of the few places a student gets to speak in their own voice—and getting it right takes more than strong writing. Join us for a live, interactive session with our former admissions officers for expert advice on:
- What makes a strong, appropriate, and engaging essay topic
- Strategies to brainstorm, plus methods for writing and tips for editing
- How to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls
- And more
Suggested for: Rising 12th graders and their parents/guardians